Focuses on the lives of fifty-two men in Scripture to help the reader approach the story of salvation with fresh eyes. The book offers a unique devotional program, combining five elements: the man’s story, a closer look at the man and how his life applies to that of the reader, Bible study, promises, and prayer.

Men of the Bible takes a close-up look at fifty-two men in Scripture—complex flesh-and-blood characters whose strengths and weaknesses often seem strangely similar to our own. Heroes and villains, sinners and prophets, commoners and kings . . . their dramatic life stories provide us with fresh perspective on the unfolding story of redemption.
Though our culture differs vastly from theirs, the fundamental issues we face in relation to God and the world remain the same. We still reach for great dreams and selfish ambitions. We wrestle with fear and indecision, struggle with sexual temptation, and experience the ache of loneliness and the devastation of betrayal. And, like many of these men, we long to walk more closely with the God who calls us into an intimate relationship with himself and who enables us to fulfill his purpose for our lives.
Men of the Bible offers men and women today a unique devotional experience that combines five elements. Each week becomes a personal retreat focused on the life of a particular man:
Monday: His Story—a narrative retelling of the biblical story
Tuesday: A Look at the Man—focusing on the heart of the man and how his story connects with your own life
Wednesday: His Legacy in Scripture—a Bible study on principles revealed through the life of the man
Thursday: His Legacy of Promise—Bible promises that apply to his life and yours
Friday: His Legacy of Prayer—praying in light of his story
Designed for personal prayer and study or for use in small groups, Men of the Bible will help you make Bible reading a daily habit. Whether you dip into portions or read every page, this book will help you grow in character, wisdom, and obedience as a person after God’s own heart.

Contributor

Ann Spangler , Robert Wolgemuth

Short Bio

Ann Spangler is an award-winning writer and the author of many bestselling books, including Praying the Names of God, Praying the Names of Jesus, and The One Year Devotions for Women. She is also coauthor of Women of the Bible and Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus and the general editor of the Names of God Bible. Ann’s fascination with and love of Scripture have resulted in books that have opened the Bible to a wide range of readers. She and her two daughters live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.